Airframe & Power Plant Technician

Job Description Summary

In this role, you will work in a team environment to perform inspections, troubleshoot, and repair of aircraft and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) of engines and all associated systems using safe, cost-effective maintenance procedures. In addition, you will assist in aircraft, pylon and test engine modifications on Boeing 747-400 flying test bed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance & modifications on Boeing 747- 400 flying test bed
• Jet engine module removal & installation, including performing various machining and repair operations, using hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures
• Perform sheet metal repair
• Complete all documentation in a neat and proficient manner according to company policies and procedures, as well as per FAR 145 requirements
• Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair test engine and pylon
• Lay out installation of assemblies / systems in aircraft, according to blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Be able to understand and use maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, component overhaul manuals, engine manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives.
• Troubleshoot and perform aircraft system tests.
• Perform the highest quality of work consistently.
• Ability to fill out, parts tags, logbook, engineering log, component change log, routine and non-routine task cards and part requisitions correctly and with attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable in environmental safety policies and procedures.
• Operate cherry pickers, man lifts, and forklifts.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the Flight line Manager or Lead Technician
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.
• Ability to meet all requirements of Zero Tolerance DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. (14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40).
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels
• Capability and willingness of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (with or without assistance)
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations
• Able to work at heights up to 80 feet

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• US Citizenship is required due to the following requirement:
  Ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD security clearance and Special Program access clearance. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Two-year technical degree
• Demonstrated ability to train others
• Knowledgeable of FAR
  145 Repair Station Procedures
• Experience working on wide body Boeing aircraft
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand Company and Manufacturer Manuals
• Ability to perform all line maintenance functions unsupervised at any time

The Salary Range for this position is 80,. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings, and a 401k with Company matching, Life insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or have been granted asylee or refugee status.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual…